35 Assisted Living Facilities near Norwood, MA
Also serving communities of Westwood.
There are 35 Assisted Living Facilities in the Norwood area, with 2 in Norwood and 33 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Norwood is $6,865 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,650. Cheaper nearby regions include Dedham with an average starting cost of $6,650.
To help you with your search, browse the 202 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Norwood. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Norwood 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Walpole with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 5 families in Norwood find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Norwood, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Norwood, MA
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
Provides: Assisted Living
40 Clapboardtree Street, Norwood, MA 02062
"My mother moved into Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. I just came back from there yesterday and they were having a St Patrick's Day, little party at the Bistro. There's food, and they had..." More
"My mother moved into Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. I just came back from there yesterday and they were having a St Patrick's Day, little party at the Bistro. There's food, and they had..." More
Sunrise of Norwood
Provides: Assisted Living
86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA 02062
"My visit at Sunrise of Norwood was very positive. We saw several of the rooms, dining rooms, and various rooms that residents could visit. They have a library, a recreational area, and a place..." More
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"My visit at Sunrise of Norwood was very positive. We saw several of the rooms, dining rooms, and various rooms that residents could visit. They have a library, a recreational area, and a place..." More
Please ask about our special incentives!
Ends in 92 days
Caring Star 2022
Atria Marina Place
Provides: Assisted Living
Four Seaport Drive, North Quincy, MA 02171
"I toured the assisted living of Atria Marina Place. I thought the area itself was really beautiful. I liked it because I've been around the Marina Bay area before. It was in a very quiet, sort of..." More
"I toured the assisted living of Atria Marina Place. I thought the area itself was really beautiful. I liked it because I've been around the Marina Bay area before. It was in a very quiet, sort of..." More
Caring Star 2020
New Pond Village
Provides: Assisted Living
180 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081
"I had an in-person tour at New Pond Village. The representative was excellent and she was very informative. It was a very welcoming and very clean community, which is very important to me for my..." More
"I had an in-person tour at New Pond Village. The representative was excellent and she was very informative. It was a very welcoming and very clean community, which is very important to me for my..." More
Caring Star 2013
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
Provides: Assisted Living
50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA 02135
"I went to Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. It was very high end, it had that high-end feeling definitely, it was definitely for people with money. The rooms were small. It was stellar in upkeep...." More
"I went to Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. It was very high end, it had that high-end feeling definitely, it was definitely for people with money. The rooms were small. It was stellar in upkeep...." More
Sunrise of Braintree
Provides: Assisted Living
618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184
"Sunrise of Braintree is a beautiful facility. Some were large and some were small, but compared to the size of the rooms, they were overpriced. The admissions staff was outstanding and the dining..." More
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"Sunrise of Braintree is a beautiful facility. Some were large and some were small, but compared to the size of the rooms, they were overpriced. The admissions staff was outstanding and the dining..." More
Please ask about our special incentives!
Ends in 92 days
Wingate Residences at Needham
Provides: Assisted Living
235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494
"My parents will be moving to The Residences at Wingate. It's a relatively new place at only three years old. It has a very nice, clean feeling, a lot of lights, very open, and on the smaller side...." More
"My parents will be moving to The Residences at Wingate. It's a relatively new place at only three years old. It has a very nice, clean feeling, a lot of lights, very open, and on the smaller side...." More
Orchard Cove
Provides: Assisted Living
1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021
"Orchard Cove is a warm, inclusive, and award-winning senior living community in Canton, Massachusetts. Created by Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a leading nonprofit..." More
"Orchard Cove is a warm, inclusive, and award-winning senior living community in Canton, Massachusetts. Created by Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a leading nonprofit..." More
Springhouse Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
44-46 Allandale Street, Boston, MA 02130
"We chose Springhouse for Mom because it's very close to our home, and the people were very nice. It wasn't the cheapest or the most expensive. It would be a good fit for her. The staff was very..." More
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"We chose Springhouse for Mom because it's very close to our home, and the people were very nice. It wasn't the cheapest or the most expensive. It would be a good fit for her. The staff was very..." More
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Providence House Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
180 Corey Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
"I liked Providence House Assisted Living. It was bright, and it was accessible. There was parking there. The staff was very nice. It's very clean. I was surprised by how bright it was. It didn't..." More
"I liked Providence House Assisted Living. It was bright, and it was accessible. There was parking there. The staff was very nice. It's very clean. I was surprised by how bright it was. It didn't..." More
Caring Star 2013
Traditions of Dedham
Provides: Assisted Living
735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026
"We visited Traditions of Dedham and we liked it. The caregivers were very personable. The people that live there seemed very happy. There were a lot of activities. The food looked really good, and..." More
"We visited Traditions of Dedham and we liked it. The caregivers were very personable. The people that live there seemed very happy. There were a lot of activities. The food looked really good, and..." More
The Falls at Cordingly Dam
Provides: Assisted Living
2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA ...
"We went to The Falls at Cordingly Dam. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. It was beautiful, it felt like home, and it was a very warm place. All the nursing staff reached out and..." More
"We went to The Falls at Cordingly Dam. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. It was beautiful, it felt like home, and it was a very warm place. All the nursing staff reached out and..." More
The Residence at Boylston Place
Provides: Assisted Living
615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
"I chose The Residence at Boylston Place because Josh, the CEO, and the staff that I met were very gracious and friendly. I felt comfortable with them. They have lots of interesting, varied, and..." More
"I chose The Residence at Boylston Place because Josh, the CEO, and the staff that I met were very gracious and friendly. I felt comfortable with them. They have lots of interesting, varied, and..." More
Sophia Snow Place
Provides: Assisted Living
1205-1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
"Sophia Snow Place is all inclusive, so Mom has assistance with anything she needs. She has meal choices, 3 times a day plus the pastry cart in the morning, help with showering and meds, does yoga..." More
"Sophia Snow Place is all inclusive, so Mom has assistance with anything she needs. She has meal choices, 3 times a day plus the pastry cart in the morning, help with showering and meds, does yoga..." More
Waterstone at Wellesley
Provides: Assisted Living
27 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
"Epoch is a very clean and nice facility. It's expensive, but I know it's a first class facility although I don't really know well enough to have a detailed opinion of the place.
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"Epoch is a very clean and nice facility. It's expensive, but I know it's a first class facility although I don't really know well enough to have a detailed opinion of the place.
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Caring Star 2018
Pond Home
Provides: Assisted Living
289 East Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
"When my loved on first came to Pond Home, they started in the main house. Then we got familiar with Becky when we moved them over to the assisted living facilities. Eventually, we moved them to the..." More
"When my loved on first came to Pond Home, they started in the main house. Then we got familiar with Becky when we moved them over to the assisted living facilities. Eventually, we moved them to the..." More
The Linden at Dedham
Provides: Assisted Living
391 Common St, Dedham, MA 02026
"I like the appearance of The Linden at Dedham. It was very colonial in appearance and modern. The location was pleasant. It was too far from amenities, but it is attractive. The staff was very..." More
"I like the appearance of The Linden at Dedham. It was very colonial in appearance and modern. The location was pleasant. It was too far from amenities, but it is attractive. The staff was very..." More
Standish Village
Provides: Assisted Living
1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124
"My aunt has moved into Standish Village. It's easy for me to get there, so I settled on them. Overall, we are happy with it. It is a beautiful, clean place. The staff is good and seasoned. There..." More
"My aunt has moved into Standish Village. It's easy for me to get there, so I settled on them. Overall, we are happy with it. It is a beautiful, clean place. The staff is good and seasoned. There..." More
Arbors at Stoughton
Provides: Assisted Living
2121 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
"My mother-in-law has been at The Arbors for 6 months, and she couldn't be happier. She has the opportunity to be involved in the various wonderful activities designed to keep mind, body and..." More
"My mother-in-law has been at The Arbors for 6 months, and she couldn't be happier. She has the opportunity to be involved in the various wonderful activities designed to keep mind, body and..." More
Landmark at Longwood
Provides: Assisted Living
63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
"The marketing manager at Landmark at Longwood was very detailed. She explained everything to me, including prices. She answered my questions and toured me around. I like everything except the size..." More
"The marketing manager at Landmark at Longwood was very detailed. She explained everything to me, including prices. She answered my questions and toured me around. I like everything except the size..." More
Goddard House Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
165 Chestnut Street, Brookline, MA 02445
"I went to visit Goddard House Assisted Living. It was a historic building that they renovated to make it work for this function. It was a beautiful building, I appreciated its architecture of it. I..." More
"I went to visit Goddard House Assisted Living. It was a historic building that they renovated to make it work for this function. It was a beautiful building, I appreciated its architecture of it. I..." More
Newbridge on The Charles
Provides: Assisted Living
7000 Great Meadow Road , Dedham, MA 02026
"NewBridge on the Charles was very nice. I toured several others; this was the nicest one I've seen, and I liked it the best. Everything about it was nice. The rooms were well organized and in good..." More
"NewBridge on the Charles was very nice. I toured several others; this was the nicest one I've seen, and I liked it the best. Everything about it was nice. The rooms were well organized and in good..." More
Brightview Canton
Provides: Assisted Living
125 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021
" Conveniently
located in Canton, Massachusetts, Brightview Canton features Independent
Living apartments on a monthly rental basis with no large entrance fee.
The all-inclusive monthly fee..." More
" Conveniently
located in Canton, Massachusetts, Brightview Canton features Independent
Living apartments on a monthly rental basis with no large entrance fee.
The all-inclusive monthly fee..." More
Winter Valley Residences Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
600 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186
"I toured Winter Valley. They have a beautiful set-up. The place is clean. However, I just found that with their assisted living, they don't have a 24-hour nurse like they would have to go to the..." More
"I toured Winter Valley. They have a beautiful set-up. The place is clean. However, I just found that with their assisted living, they don't have a 24-hour nurse like they would have to go to the..." More
Fox Hill Village
Provides: Assisted Living
10 Longwood Dr, Westwood, MA 02090
"ln total we had a long term relationship with Fox Hill. My mom was in a waiting list for a year. She lived there for 9 years. From the beginning, they were very particular about details and asking..." More
"ln total we had a long term relationship with Fox Hill. My mom was in a waiting list for a year. She lived there for 9 years. From the beginning, they were very particular about details and asking..." More
Whitney Place at Natick
Provides: Assisted Living
3 Vision Drive, Route 9W, Natick, MA 01760
"I am blown away by the level of care and deliberative memory care activities at Whitney Place assisted living memory care. They have THREE dedicated recreational activities staff with activities..." More
"I am blown away by the level of care and deliberative memory care activities at Whitney Place assisted living memory care. They have THREE dedicated recreational activities staff with activities..." More
Fenno House
Provides: Assisted Living
540 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170
"There is nothing fancy about Fenno House.
But the care that is giving to their residents
is outstanding. CNA and nursing are very attentive and caring. Remodel being done at the present time,..." More
"There is nothing fancy about Fenno House.
But the care that is giving to their residents
is outstanding. CNA and nursing are very attentive and caring. Remodel being done at the present time,..." More
Guardian Center
Provides: Assisted Living
888 N Main St, Brockton, MA 02301
"This facility is dirty, staff are rude
and during covid were not wearing masks. The food is barley eddable.
I went there for rehab after major surgery and was left waiting in pain for my pain..." More
"This facility is dirty, staff are rude
and during covid were not wearing masks. The food is barley eddable.
I went there for rehab after major surgery and was left waiting in pain for my pain..." More
Wingate Healthcare
Provides: Assisted Living
63 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02494
"Wingate is a lovely place. It's brand new and the people there are very easy to work with, very friendly and very helpful. They're going to do a very good job. I'm a nurse and I know some of the..." More
"Wingate is a lovely place. It's brand new and the people there are very easy to work with, very friendly and very helpful. They're going to do a very good job. I'm a nurse and I know some of the..." More
Golda Meir House
Provides: Assisted Living
160 Stanton Avenue, Newton, MA 02466
"The Golda Meir House was an excellent assisted living facility for my grandmother. Although she moved away from her close friends, several states away, in order to live near her children and..." More
"The Golda Meir House was an excellent assisted living facility for my grandmother. Although she moved away from her close friends, several states away, in order to live near her children and..." More
Hancock Park Assisted Living Residency
Provides: Assisted Living
164 Parkingway, Quincy, MA 02169
"The Assisted and Nursing Home are the best and have no problems with staff. Place very clean and have many things to do in the assisted living part. You get to no the staffs names very quickly. The..." More
"The Assisted and Nursing Home are the best and have no problems with staff. Place very clean and have many things to do in the assisted living part. You get to no the staffs names very quickly. The..." More
Quincy Health and Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Assisted Living
11 Thomas J Mcgrath Hwy, Quincy, MA 02169
"I hae been here copious amount of times to visit my grandfather. He lives with another elderly roommate, who he gets along well with. Kindred have been great to my grandfather, they placed him with..." More
"I hae been here copious amount of times to visit my grandfather. He lives with another elderly roommate, who he gets along well with. Kindred have been great to my grandfather, they placed him with..." More
Braemoor Rehabilitation and Nursing C...
Provides: Assisted Living
34 N Pearl St, Brockton, MA 02301
Foley Senior Residences (Assisted Liv...
Provides: Assisted Living
249 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126
The Glen at Grove Manor Independent L...
Provides: Assisted Living
180 Grove St, Braintree, MA 02184
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Norwood
Norwood, Massachusetts, is an old New England town that was once used as hunting grounds by native American tribes. Settled in 1678, the town is home to many historic sites such as the Day House. In addition to it’s rich history, Norwood offers senior residents 64 assisted living facilities (ALFs) to choose from. Two are located in town and another 62 sit closeby. These ALFs offer a supervised residential setting for seniors that may provide services such as organized social activities, prepared meals and medication management. The Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs manages the policies and regulations of ALFs throughout the state.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Norwood
- The Norwood area is home to world-class medical facilities, including, Norwood Hospital in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The winters in Norwood get chilly, with an average low temperature of 17 degrees in January and 54 inches of snowfall. Seniors who are willing to brave the cold months are rewarded with warm summers that have an average high temperature of 83 degrees and 201 sunny days for outdoor activities, compared to the national average of 205 sunny days.
- Seniors may feel relatively safe living in Norwood because the crime rates are close to U.S. averages. Violent crime is rated at 37.5 out of 100 (1 being the safest), which is a little higher than the national average of 31.1, and property crime is rated at 29.3, which is a little lower than the national average of 38.1.
- Seniors with a severe respiratory illness might have a harder time living in Norwood than in other less polluted areas. While their Particle Pollution 24-hour score was A, the American Lung Association gave them a poor ozone grade of D.
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s public bus system allows seniors to travel into town for shopping or doctor’s appointments easily. Most buses are accessible to those with mobility devices and offer discounted fare for individuals over 65.
- Seniors can enjoy strolling the green or playing a round of golf at one of several golf courses in the area. The Norwood Country Club & Driving Range offers opportunities to play golf, dine and enjoy seasonal functions.
Paying for Assisted Living in Norwood
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Norwood start around $5,640 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Norwood and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Norwood
Low-income seniors living in Norwood may be eligible for aid with assisted living costs through the state’s Medicaid plans, the Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI-G). Seniors also may qualify for the non-Medicaid Supportive Senior Housing Initiative Program for financial aid.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Norwood
Norwood and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Norwood, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Norwood
Norwood-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Norwood, MA
Paying for Assisted Living in Norwood, MA
Free Assisted Living Resources in Norwood, MA
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Norwood, MA
Other Options in Norwood, MA
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Norwood
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Review of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
My mother moved into Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. I just came back from there yesterday and they were having a St Patrick's Day, little party at the Bistro. There's food, and they had ... Read more
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Review of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
My dad moved into Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. So far, we love it all. The staff is warm and friendly. My dad's apartment is clean, neat, and relatively new. They have a library, a con... Read more
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Review of Sunrise of Norwood
Sunrise of Norwood was very nice. It's a fairly new facility and it looks like it's maintained well. I was there near lunchtime and there were residents there that were walking towards the cafeteri... Read more
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